Shire & Heavy Horse Section
Shire & Heavy Horse Section
Shire & Heavy Horse Section
Goosnargh & Longridge Show is proud to be one of the lucky agricultural shows that can showcase the magnificent four national heavy horse breeds. The Shire, Clydesdale, Percheron, and Sulfolk Punch at our annual show every year.
Through in hand, ridden and mare and foal classes we bring together dedicated breeders and owners from across the Northwest who have a strong passion for their breeds and bring them along to our show for members of the public to see.
We as a society strongly believe in promoting all the heavy horse breeds as well as encouraging the next generation and newcomers alike we understand this is vital to keep the breeds alive.
So come along to the these magnificent majestic horses on the day and meet the owners, watch the horses being washed and plaited up and turned out to perfection before being put through there paces before the Judge
we guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
Where do you think the term “horsepower” comes from when you are talking about your car engine? They did their work all year and then when the local Show came around, they were washed and dressed up in their ribbons, had their harness decorated and went to compete and put on a show.
These days a dedicated few keep the breed going. In this country a small number are still used on farmland or for logging or by breweries for deliveries but most of the animals seen in the show ring today are not working horses. There is, however, a growing trend here and especially on the continent for using the heavy horse in equestrian sports i.e. riding; dressage and carriage driving trials so hopefully there is a good future for them. We may be glad of them again one day.
We do have a New-comer class in which the said person is encouraged to prepare and show a horse in-hand by themselves. But there is always a helping and encouraging hand from our Heavy horse steward if needed on the day.
- SHOW SECRETARY
- Ms Vicki Hardacre
- secretary@glashow.org.uk
- 07568 601912
- STEWARD
- Mr Craig Wilkins
- 07961 293916
- SHOW SECRETARY
- Ms Vicki Hardacre
-
secretary@
glashow.org.uk - 07568 601912
- STEWARD
- Mr Craig Wilkins
- 07961 293916
Classes
Classes
- Judge - Margaret Threllfall
- Entry Fee: Classes 1 – 8 are £7 each
- Prize - First Place: £30.00
- Prize - Second Place: £20.00
- Prize - Third Place: £10.00
- Prize - Fourth Place: £5.00
- Appearance Money: £25
- Class 9 all get £10
Classes
- Barren Mare 3 years old and upwards
- Gelding 3 years and upwards
- Colt, Gelding or Filly, 1 year old
- Gelding or Filly 2 years old
- Brood Mare with own foal at foot
- Filly Foal, born 2024
- Colt Foal, born 2024.
Foal Championship
- Judge - Margaret Threllfall
- Prize - First Place: £30.00
- Prize - Second Place: £20.00
- Prize - Third Place: £10.00
- Prize - Fourth Place: £5
- Open to 1st & 2nd place winners from
- classes 6 & 7
Newcomers / Young Handler class
Overall Supreme Championship
Open to all 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 1 to 9.
Open Ridden Heavy Horse
4yr old and over Horses to be stripped for conformation.
Please complete and return our application form below:
Useful Information
Information for Show Entrants
- STEWARD Mr Craig Wilkins 07961293916
- Judging opens at 12.30.
Access and Parking:
- No horse boxes allowed on the showground before 7:00 am.
- All box drivers must cooperate with parking stewards.
- The Committee reserves the right to refuse entry to non-cooperative individuals.
- Shire Horse Box parking in reserved areas.
Requirements:
- All exhibitors must have public liability insurance.
- All equines must be accompanied by a legal and currently valid passport.
- Equine Flu Vaccination: Equines must be vaccinated for Equine Influenza. The vaccination schedule is as follows:
- First 2 vaccinations 21 – 92 days apart
- Third booster between 150 – 215 days
- Annual booster vaccination within 365 days thereafter.
- No horse/pony should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination.
- No equine should enter competitions within 7 days of an EI vaccination.
- Foals should commence vaccinations at 6 months old.
- All owners are urged to adhere to strict biosecurity protocols at all times.
- Random checks will be carried out on the showground during the show day.
- The show Vet will have the final say if any horse/pony’s health raises concerns.
- Do not leave your horse/pony unattended while tethered to your box.